Wisconsin Doodle Breeders

Therapy-Grade Dogs for Modern Families

Creative roots since 2010. Breeding since 2020.

Purpose-bred Australian Mountain Doodles, Golden Mountain Doodles, and Bernedoodles, raised in our Wisconsin home through the Stokeshire Method™ and matched to families across the country.

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BBB A+ Accredited · Wisconsin Licensed & Inspected #514401-DS · Family-raised puppies

Stokeshire Designer Doodles, top breeder session at Rib Falls, Wisconsin

Australian Mountain DoodlesGolden Mountain DoodlesBernedoodlesAussiedoodlesGoldendoodlesTherapy-Grade TemperamentHypoallergenic Coats*State Licensed & InspectedBBB A+ AccreditedHand-Delivered NationwideAustralian Mountain DoodlesGolden Mountain DoodlesBernedoodlesAussiedoodlesGoldendoodlesTherapy-Grade TemperamentHypoallergenic Coats*State Licensed & InspectedBBB A+ AccreditedHand-Delivered Nationwide

Who We Are

A Wisconsin Family Raising Exceptional Dogs

At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we intentionally raise therapy-grade Australian Mountain Doodles, Golden Mountain Doodles, and Bernedoodles for families who want confidence in health, lifestyle fit, and emotional connection.

Our program blends advanced genetic health testing, temperament-based pairing, and structured early development to raise calm, confident, low-shedding companions designed for modern family life.

Every puppy is nurtured in our home through the Stokeshire Method, a therapy-informed approach combining early neurological stimulation, socialization, and optional Doodle School training.

50+

Hours of early socialization per puppy, birth through eight weeks

135+

Combined development hours for four-week Doodle School graduates

A+

BBB Accredited, trusted by families, clinicians, and educators

#514401-DS

State of Wisconsin Licensed and Inspected Dog Breeder

As of July 14, 2026

Stokeshire Designer Doodles breeding program, Rib Falls, Wisconsin

Medford,
Wisconsin

Home of Stokeshire Designer Doodles

Creative Roots Since 2010 · Breeding Since 2020

Designed for Health,
Harmony, and Heart.

Purpose-bred companions raised with science, stewardship, and deep intention.

From Coast to Coast

Where Stokeshire Families Live

Stokeshire puppies live and work in homes, clinics, schools, and therapy practices nationwide. Every highlighted state below is backed by a placement record.

Stokeshire families live in 36 states and Washington, D.C. Puppies have also been placed in Canada and Mexico.

As of July 14, 2026

James and Katie Stokes with their children, the family behind Stokeshire Designer Doodles

The Family Behind the Dogs

Designed for Health, Harmony, and Heart.

Meet The Stokes

We are James, Katie, and the Stokes family, a Wisconsin family rooted in purpose, faith, and a deep love for exceptional dogs. What began as a passion for pairing the right dog with the right family has grown into one of North America's most respected therapy-informed doodle programs.

Every puppy that leaves Stokeshire carries the imprint of our home. Raised alongside our children, shaped by structure, and sent into the world with confidence. This is not a kennel. It is a calling.

State Licensed & Inspected

BBB A+ Accredited

Therapy-Informed Method

Home-Raised Puppies

DNA Health Tested

Family-First Philosophy

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Our Breeds

Thoughtfully Paired for Your Lifestyle

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Australian Mountain Doodle

Our signature breed. Intelligent, gentle, and built for family life with predictable, low-shedding coats.

Golden Mountain Doodle

A warm-hearted blend of Golden Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Poodle. Endlessly devoted.

Bernedoodle

The loyal, gentle giant. Bernese Mountain Dog meets Poodle for a calm, cuddly companion.

Aussiedoodle

Athletic, brilliant, and deeply bonded. Ideal for active families seeking an agile partner.

Goldendoodle

The beloved classic. Golden Retriever heart wrapped in a lower-allergen, wavy coat.

Australian Mountain Dog

A Stokeshire original blending Aussie and Bernese lines. Home of australianmountaindog.com.

The Stokeshire Method™

Raised With Science & Intention

Every decision we make, from pairing to placement, is guided by data, experience, and a genuine love for extraordinary dogs and the families who deserve them.

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Ethical Genetic Pairing

Low COI breeding, 200+ condition DNA panels, champion bloodlines, and Embark and Paw Print Genetics testing on every parent. We do not pair known risk factors.

Therapy-Informed Development

50+ hours of early socialization per puppy from birth through eight weeks, early neurological stimulation, and Stokeshire Puppy Aptitude Testing. Four-week Doodle School graduates receive 135+ combined development hours.

Home-Raised Environment

Every puppy is raised in our family home alongside children, sounds, textures, and routine, building calm confidence from day one.

App-Based Progress Updates

Follow your puppy's milestones, training sessions, and personality notes in real time through our proprietary Stokeshire app.

Nationwide Concierge Delivery

Hand-delivered across the continental U.S. and to Canada and Mexico via trusted flight nannies and Stokeshire team members.

Not Sure Where to Start

Take the Dream Dog Quiz

Answer a few questions about your household, activity level, and coat preferences, and we will match you to the Stokeshire breeds, sizes, and coat types that tend to fit your life best. It takes about two minutes.

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Doodle School™ & Bootcamp™

Training That Transforms

Our in-house trainers build confident, calm, family-ready dogs before they ever come home to you.

Client Stories

Our Reputation Speaks for Us

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"Fantastic experience from start to finish. Stokeshire went above and beyond to support us in raising a future therapy dog."

Elaina P. · Mobile Therapy Centers of Illinois

"Communication was outstanding. Regular updates, photos, and personality notes made us confident, and our pups arrived happy, healthy, and incredibly well-socialized."

Erin F. · Two Australian Mountain Doodles

"Thanks to Stokeshire's dedication, Scout has become more than a therapy dog. He is a beacon of hope and joy for our students and foster children."

Shannon Popham

"Such a great disposition, eager to train and learn. He fit right in with our family immediately. We could not more highly recommend this breeder."

Amy V.

"They have shown immense care, honesty, and flexibility. Among the kindest people I have ever met, with the most amazing puppies."

Kristoffer S.

"Quick to respond, helpful, honest, and clearly passionate about dogs. You can be confident you are bringing home a well-raised puppy."

Drew D.

Beyond the Puppy

Everything Your Family Needs to Thrive

Australian Mountain Doodles in Stokeshire Doodle School training

In-House Program

Doodle School™ & Bootcamp™

Our structured four-week training program builds confidence, manners, crate readiness, and leash skills with our trainers before your puppy comes home. Graduates receive 85+ hours of structured development.

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Stokeshire puppy transport with Anakin and AJ Stokes, Midwest Pet Transport

Nationwide & International

Concierge Puppy Transport

From Wisconsin to your doorstep. Ground and air options across the U.S., plus Canada and Mexico, via trusted in-house nannies who prioritize calm, safe travel.

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Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

From pricing to pick day, we believe informed families make the best partners. Cannot find your answer? Reach out directly or browse the full FAQ.

Full FAQ

We specialize in Australian Mountain Doodles, Golden Mountain Doodles, and Bernedoodles, with occasional Aussiedoodle, Goldendoodle, and Australian Mountain Dog litters. Each pairing is selected for health, temperament, and low-to-non-shedding coats, backed by DNA testing and low COI analysis. Furnished and unfurnished coat varieties are available and clearly identified in every litter.

Therapy-grade describes our development standard, not a certification. Our therapy-informed trainers raise every puppy through the Stokeshire Method, which includes 50+ hours of early socialization from birth through eight weeks, early neurological stimulation, and Stokeshire Puppy Aptitude Testing. A small percentage of puppies in each program earn the therapy-grade designation after temperament evaluation, and those puppies tend to be well suited for therapy, service prospect, or emotionally attuned companion roles. We breed and develop therapy candidates; we do not certify therapy dogs, and certification outcomes depend on continued training with the family and a certifying organization.

No dog is truly hypoallergenic, and we do not make allergy guarantees. Allergens come from dander, saliva, and urine rather than hair alone, so reactions vary from person to person. What we can do is breed intentionally for lower-allergen, low-to-non-shedding coats. Furnished puppies carry the furnishings gene associated with the classic doodle coat, which tends to shed less and may be more comfortable for many allergy-sensitive households. Unfurnished puppies do not carry the furnishings gene and shed more, so we never present them as lower-allergen. If allergies are a factor in your decision, our two-minute Allergy Quiz can help you understand which coat types may fit your household, and we recommend spending time with adult dogs of a similar coat type before committing.
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Our puppies generally range from $4,000 to $6,500 depending on size, coat, and pairing, with Doodle School and Bootcamp training packages available as add-ons. A limited Red Fern Scholarship program exists for eligible therapy, service, and community placements. Pricing reflects health testing, early development hours, and lifetime breeder support rather than the puppy alone.

Puppies go home at 8 weeks old. If enrolled in Doodle School, they remain with our trainers for an additional 2 to 4 weeks of focused development before joining your family. Pickup is available in Wisconsin, or we can hand-deliver across the U.S. and to Canada and Mexico.

A $500 deposit secures your spot on the waitlist. If your preferred puppy is not available, your reservation rolls over to the next eligible litter. Deposits are refundable up until the date of conception, and full terms are provided in writing before you commit.

Yes. We hand-deliver anywhere in the continental U.S. via trusted pet nannies or Stokeshire team members, and delivery to Canada and Mexico is also available. We prioritize safety and keep your puppy calm throughout travel, and every shipment travels with a certificate of veterinary inspection.

A Community of Distinction

Where Every Dog Has A Story Worth Telling.

The families who bring our dogs home send us the most beautiful photographs, and the most moving stories we have ever read.

These are companions shaped by careful breeding, intentional socialization, and the character of the families who raise them, in lake homes, city apartments, suburban neighborhoods, and everywhere life is lived fully.

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